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How do you say "napkin" in Russian?

салфетка

salfetka

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "napkin" is салфетка.

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Pronunciation

Say sahl-FET-kah, with stress on the second syllable. It is a three-syllable word.

Writing and usage

Салфетка is feminine, ending in -ka. It has eight letters. The soft sign makes the t soft before the e.

Example sentence

Салфетка помогает вытереть рот.

The napkin helps wipe your mouth.

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How to remember салфетка

Салфетка sounds like 'sal-FET-ka', and napkins keep your meal tidy.

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Questions about салфетка

How do you say "napkin" in Russian?

In Russian, "napkin" is салфетка. It is a noun.

How is салфетка written in Russian?

Салфетка is feminine, ending in -ka. It has eight letters. The soft sign makes the t soft before the e.

How is салфетка used in a sentence?

Use салфетка as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Салфетка помогает вытереть рот. (The napkin helps wipe your mouth.).

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